M&S "Mystery Bay" Sauvignon Blanc (2025)
Curated for Marks & Spencer / Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Very pale straw with distinct green highlights in the glass. The nose hits immediately with explosive, classic Marlborough aromatics: crushed passionfruit, tart gooseberry, fresh-cut grass, lemon zest, and a hint of lime leaf. On the palate, it delivers a sharp, light-bodied burst of vibrant tropical fruit backed by a bracing, mineral-driven acidity that leaves your mouth watering.
⭐ (Hovering around 12.5% to 13% ABV and fermented completely dry in cool stainless steel, its sharp acidity and squeaky-clean finish make it extremely easy on the head)
M&S fish cakes, fresh goat cheese salad, grilled sea bass, lemon-herb roasted chicken, or simple fish and chips.
When you're in a country without vineyards, you're at the mercy of the local Marks and Spencer—which means experiencing the UK's undisputed white-wine obsession: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Mystery Bay doesn't try to be subtle or reserved. The moment you pop the cap, it jumps out of the glass with aggressive passionfruit, grapefruit, and freshly chopped grass. It’s bright, loud, razor-sharp, and provides an instant bolt of tropical electricity to slice right through a foggy afternoon in the UK.